Moreton Bay Chestnut Size 4 (D 18cm x H 18cm) Botanical name - calathea zebriana

Botanical name - calathea zebriana

It's also known as a 'lipstick plant' which comes from the bright red flowers that it produces in the spring and summer months

In the winter months you can reign back the watering to maybe once a month as I will be in a dormant phase

I'm not a huge fan of drought so please keep me watered regularly - around once a week in the growing season and decreasing in winter time when I go into dormancy and slow down

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Moreton Bay Chestnut Size 4 (D 18cm x H 18cm) Botanical name - calathea zebrianaBotanical name Castanospermum Origin East Coast of Australia Bright Indirect Light I thrive in areas of bright indirect light. But please keep me away from harsh direct sunlight as this will scorch my leaves. If you put me in an area of lower light I will be more prone to root rot and overwatering problems. Although I will tolerate it change your watering habits accordingly. Infrequent Watering Allow the top two inches of the soil to dry out